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The Madcap

(574 posts)
Fri Nov 22, 2024, 05:40 PM Nov 22

Silence

Whispers on the wind
The crash of a falling leaf
The pounding of dripping water
Destruction of the silence

When no one resists out of fear
Retaliation for no reason
No words contrary are uttered
At that point we all have lost

A single sparrow in a field
Sings a song that no one will hear
But a flock in a single yard
Will awaken the very dead

So don’t let evil have victory
Don’t let falsehood dominate
Tell truth in all of its glory
And deeds will eventually win

Do not be silent
Do not be afraid
Do not provide cover
For evil

We cannot be silent…

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Silence (Original Post) The Madcap Nov 22 OP
Brilliant. Amen. We absolutely CANNOT be silent and many of us won't be. LoisB Nov 22 #1
Nice Poem Waterguy Nov 27 #2

Waterguy

(278 posts)
2. Nice Poem
Wed Nov 27, 2024, 09:02 PM
Nov 27

there's a bit of silence in reality that sheds some light on truth if you listen close to your thought
and remember there is no victory in looking away or staying silent about the things that truly matter

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